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Will the S&P 500 Put Cash in Your Christmas Stocking or a Lump of Coal?

After the S&P 500 battled volatility from the Bank of Japan's surprise interest rate hike in August, the market found new buying and has since rallied to multiple new highs. It has kept intact four consecutive higher quarterly closes. Will this quarter make it five?

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Worries For Japan Economy After Election Shock

Political uncertainty after Japan's election shock risks slowing economic reforms, pushing up government spending and even holding up the Bank of Japan's exit from its outlier monetary policy, economists said.

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Oil Prices Tumble As Iran Fears Ease, Yen Weakens After Japan Polls

Oil prices tumbled Monday with markets relieved that Israel's strikes on Iran had avoided the country's energy infrastructure while the yen fell to a three-month low after Japan's ruling party suffered an election drubbing.

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Japan PM Slated To Announce Plans For 'Happiness Index'

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will propose a new happiness index during his first parliamentary policy speech on Friday, local media have reported.

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Japan's Business Sentiment Holds Steady Amid Economic Growth

Japan's economy shows resilience with stable business sentiment and positive indicators amidst cautious monetary policy.

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Asian Stocks Rise Following Key Rate Decisions

Asian stocks rise on central bank rate decisions. U.S. markets mixed. Fed focuses on job market. Key reports ahead.

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After vowing to restore Japan’s economy, Kishida leaves unfinished business

Japanese leader’s ‘new capitalism’ produced some positive results but daunting economic challenges remain, analysts say.

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Asian Markets Track Wall Street Record To Extend Global Rally

Asian markets built Friday on the latest global rally after a jumbo US interest rate cut, while the yen edged up as focus turns to the Bank of Japan policy decision later in the day.

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Most Asian Markets Up Ahead Of Fed But Tokyo Hit By Strong Yen

Most Asian markets rose Tuesday but Tokyo sank more than one percent as exporters were hit by a stronger yen with traders gearing up for a bumper US interest rate cut and a key Japanese central bank meeting.

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Asian Markets Drop On Economy Worries, Yen Rallies

Equities slipped Wednesday following a mixed day on Wall Street, as worries about the world's top two economies offset optimism that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates next week.

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3 Japanese Stocks to Watch as the Yen Weakens

With the Japanese yen still trading at multi-decade lows, it has sparked interest in certain sectors, including technology, automotive, and manufacturing that could benefit from a weaker currency. Given these dynamics, quality Japanese stocks Sony Group (SONY), Mitsui & Co. (MITSY), and Honda Motor (HMC) could be worth watching closely.…

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Nasdaq Futures Tread Water as Investors Cautiously Await Nvidia’s Earnings

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are trending down -0.06% this morning as market participants refrained from making big bets ahead of a highly anticipated earnings report from AI darling Nvidia.

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Asian Stocks Mixed As U.S. Fed Hints At Rate Cuts

Asian stocks show mixed performance as U.S. markets surge on Fed rate cut expectations. Powell's dovish stance impacts global markets.

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Yen Carry Trade is Yesterday's News, Seasonal Play is Next Opportunity

Recent concerns about the unwinding of yen carry trades and its potential impact on financial markets have proven less disruptive than anticipated. Despite other countries raising interest rates to combat post-pandemic inflation, Japan has kept borrowing costs low to address its long-term economic stagnation. Although the Bank of Japan (BoJ)…

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. PMI Data, Jackson Hole in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.16%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.25% this morning as investors looked ahead to U.S. business activity data and the start of the Jackson Hole Symposium.

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Stocks Muted Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. PMI Data, Jackson Hole in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.07%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.08% this morning as investors looked ahead to U.S. business activity data and the start of the Jackson Hole Symposium.

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Stocks Mixed As Traders Pause Fed-fuelled Rally

With few sparks to drive buying, markets took their cue from Wall Street, where the main indexes slipped after an eight-day advance, with focus on a speech Friday by central bank boss Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming.

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Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await FOMC Minutes and Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.02%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.21% this morning as investors looked ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, and earnings reports from…

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Dovish Bank of Japan Comments Push Stocks Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.87%. US stocks today are moving higher on positive carryover from a jump in Japanese...

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Global Stocks Rally on Dovish Bank of Japan Comments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.42%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.78%. US stocks today are trading higher on positive carryover from a jump in Japanese...

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S&P Futures Climb as Risk Sentiment Improves, Disney Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.91% this morning, extending the rebound from Monday’s dramatic selloff, supported by remarks from a senior Bank of Japan official ruling out further rate hikes during periods of market instability, while investors awaited a new batch of earnings reports.

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Nikkei 225 Index Soars Over 10% In Market Rebound

Global markets experience volatility with Nikkei 225 surge, U.S. economy concerns, and positive U.S. futures. Stock gains offset losses, influenced by Bank...

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Nikkei 225 Plunges Nearly 13% Amid U.S. Economic Concerns

Nikkei 225 index in Japan plunges nearly 13% due to U.S. economic concerns and Bank of Japan's interest rate hike.

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Asian Stocks Rise Following Bank Of Japan Rate Hike Decision

Asian stocks gain as Bank of Japan raises rates, U.S. Fed maintains. Mixed U.S. market performance.

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Yen Rises Ahead Of Bank Of Japan Decision As Rate Hike Talk Swirls

The yen extended its rally against the dollar Wednesday ahead of a much-anticipated Bank of Japan announcement, with debate centred on whether it will hike interest rates, while equities mostly rose on growing hopes for a cut in US borrowing costs.

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